Why Is My Heat Pump Leaking?

Your heat pump cools your home in the summer months and warms your home
in the winter months, much like a traditional HVAC system. So, it’s
no wonder that your heat pump can experience issues similar to those you
might experience with your heating or cooling system!

Heat pumps function by transferring heat either into your home (in winter)
or out of your home (in summer) using refrigerant. However, this process
can malfunction in a variety of ways that could lead your heat pump to leak.

REASONS YOUR HEAT PUMP COULD BE LEAKING

There are mainly two different issues that can cause your heat pump to
leak, each of which has a different solution.
Frozen Evaporator Coils
This is usually the problem when a heat pump is leaking. If your heat
pump’s refrigerant levels get lower than they’re meant to,
ice can form on the evaporator coils, which impairs your system’s
performance as it attempts to cool your home in the summer. However, when
your unit kicks off, the ice may melt, causing your heat pump to leak.

If this is the case, then it’s likely that your heat pump has a refrigerant
leak, since refrigerant levels typically remain consistent otherwise.
It is dangerous for homeowners to recharge their own refrigerant. It’s
best to schedule heat pump repair service with an HVAC professional who
can safely bring your refrigerant levels back to normal so your heat pump
functions properly once again.
Drain Issues
Your heat pump is meant to drain away excess moisture. The water is supposed
to collect in the condensate pan, then travel down a drain line to be
carried away from your unit. However, if your condensate pan is clogged
with debris or mold, it can overflow instead of sending moisture through
your drain line, resulting in the heat pump leak that you’re seeing.

While you can check your condensate pan on your own to see if there’s
any physical debris causing a clog, checking for mold or algae is a bit
more complicated. The easiest way to resolve this issue is to call in
a specialist to remove the clog so your heat pump can properly drain again,
resolving the leak.

SCHEDULE HEAT PUMP REPAIR IN ST. CHARLES, MO & SURROUNDING AREAS

Our team at Jerry Kelly Heating & Cooling offer quality and efficient
heat pump repair services in the St. Louis area. We provide top notch
solutions for you whenever you need them, ensuring that your home is comfortable
for you and your family!